Help Keep Kids Warm This Winter: WRAL-TV’s 29th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon Today
A coat. It seems so basic. But thousands of children in the WRAL-TV viewing area need one for the upcoming winter. Coats for the Children is WRAL’s major community campaign to support disadvantaged families. We ask our viewers to donate gently used, clean coats, hats and gloves to outfit children for winter. We also collect […]
WRAL-TV and Lucky Strike Tower Now Lit for Holidays
The towers at both the WRAL-TV studios and American Tobacco Campus are now aglow for the holidays. On Friday, December 1, 2017, Capitol Broadcasting celebrated the start of the season with special ceremonies at both locations. WRAL-TV Tower Lighting During Evening Newscast For the 59th year, WRAL-TV lit the 300-foot television tower during the WRAL […]
WRAL-TV Ready For 29th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 8th
For the 29th year, WRAL-TV is working with the Salvation Army to provide warm winter clothing, money and new toys for North Carolina families in need. And for the 29th time, WRAL-TV will broadcast a telethon to raise money to buy warm, winter clothing and new toys for these children. On Friday, Dec. 8, WRAL-TV […]
December Out and About TV Airs Wednesday
This week WRAL’s Out and About takes a trip to Kinston for the release of Mother Earth’s popular Holiday Brew, Silent Night. Local chef, Jason Smith, shares his unconventional collard recipe, that utilizes the meat grinder for the perfect seasonal side dish. And step back in time at the Greensboro Science Center’s newest addition, Prehistoric Passages: […]
We Three Directors
Capitol Broadcasting Company has been on the leading edge in so many areas of broadcasting. These “firsts” are most evident to the public on WRAL simply because viewers can see when we introduce new technology. But, there are “firsts” going on behind the scenes as well, especially in terms of human resources. Today we’ll take […]
CBC Towers in Raleigh, Durham Light Way to the Holidays
A Christmas tree 300 feet tall? No, it’s the WRAL-TV tower , alight for the Christmas season. In 2017, the annual tower lighting tradition gets glowing on Dec. 1 in both Raleigh, at WRAL Studios, and in Durham’s American Tobacco Historic District. In each location, carols and Christmas stories precede the lighting of the tower. […]
WRAL, FOX 50 Back On U-verse
Capitol Broadcasting Company stations WRAL, WRAZ (FOX 50) and WILM have returned to the U-verse cable lineup. “We’re very happy to tell you our channels are back on U-verse. We are as glad as you are that this disruption is over,” says Capitol Broadcasting Company Chief Operating Officer and President, Jimmy Goodmon. “Our team has […]
WRAL Reporters Trade Industry Tips With 5th Grade News Anchors
Students at Walnut Creek Elementary School in Raleigh received a surprise recently when reporter Brian Shrader and meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner showed up on campus to help them with their newscast. Every day around 9 a.m., the Wake County youngsters deliver news to their fellow students, like what’s for lunch (mini corn dog nuggets) and what’s […]
MidSouth Emmy Nominations Announced, WRAL-TV Earns Numerous Nods
The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced their annual Emmy nominees on Thursday, November 16, 2017, and WRAL-TV is proud to have made the list multiple times. The station received a total of 23 nominations, including the overall nomination for News Excellence. The Emmy winners will be announced at […]
WRAL-TV’s Coats for the Children Campaign Keeping Children Warm for 29 Years!
The 29th annual Coats for the Children Campaign to provide warm winter clothing and new toys to local children kicks off Nov. 18 WRAL-TV is once again collecting warm winter clothing, money and new toys for Salvation Army families in need. This annual community service campaign, presented by Jiffy Lube and Chiesi USA Pharmaceuticals, is […]